60s Vietnam War CIDG Black-Dyed Beogam Shirt - X-Small
Original Military issue
Circa. 1960s
Beogam, (Leopard in Vietnamese) was produced from 1964 onward under US Military contracts that were part of the CISO (Counter Insurgency Support Office) program for use by indigenous Vietnamese forces and US Special Forces advisors. The indigenous forces who wore this camo were tribal Montagnards who operated militarily under the US-led CIDG (Civilian Irregular Defense Group). The pattern was derived from commercially available civilian Duck Hunter camo pattern clothing that was often privately purchased by US servicemen - The US Military hadn't yet adopted a camouflage uniform, so servicemen had to make do with civilian Duck Hunter camos until Beogam was introduced alongside Tigerstripe (also made under CISO) and later, the ERDL camo pattern which was standardised for "special personnel" in 1967.
Made with an outstanding, soft Japanese midweight 100% cotton selvedge twill. This shirt has an Asian cut with exposed single-button pockets.
The shirt has been overdyed black. The origin of this customisation is unknown, but judging by the fade and wear patterns, it has certainly been applied for a long time. It was likely done to subdue the camouflage pattern for use in denser jungle environments where the original camouflage did not perform so well.
Very good condition with signs of real wear - All buttons, fittings, and fixtures are present. The size label is present but faded. There was a spare button found in the top pocket, this will be included in the sale. There is a small break in the fabric inside, on the lower hem, but this is mostly hidden when worn or displayed.
Shoulder: 19"
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Original Military issue
Circa. 1960s
Beogam, (Leopard in Vietnamese) was produced from 1964 onward under US Military contracts that were part of the CISO (Counter Insurgency Support Office) program for use by indigenous Vietnamese forces and US Special Forces advisors. The indigenous forces who wore this camo were tribal Montagnards who operated militarily under the US-led CIDG (Civilian Irregular Defense Group). The pattern was derived from commercially available civilian Duck Hunter camo pattern clothing that was often privately purchased by US servicemen - The US Military hadn't yet adopted a camouflage uniform, so servicemen had to make do with civilian Duck Hunter camos until Beogam was introduced alongside Tigerstripe (also made under CISO) and later, the ERDL camo pattern which was standardised for "special personnel" in 1967.
Made with an outstanding, soft Japanese midweight 100% cotton selvedge twill. This shirt has an Asian cut with exposed single-button pockets.
The shirt has been overdyed black. The origin of this customisation is unknown, but judging by the fade and wear patterns, it has certainly been applied for a long time. It was likely done to subdue the camouflage pattern for use in denser jungle environments where the original camouflage did not perform so well.
Very good condition with signs of real wear - All buttons, fittings, and fixtures are present. The size label is present but faded. There was a spare button found in the top pocket, this will be included in the sale. There is a small break in the fabric inside, on the lower hem, but this is mostly hidden when worn or displayed.
Shoulder: 19"
All of our products are meticulously researched, inspected, precisely measured, carefully washed and pressed.
UK orders including this product must include Special Delivery 1PM shipping. International orders including this product must include DHL Express shipping. Please select one of these options during checkout. Refer to our Shipping Policy for further information:
Original: $557.14
-65%$557.14
$195.00Description
Original Military issue
Circa. 1960s
Beogam, (Leopard in Vietnamese) was produced from 1964 onward under US Military contracts that were part of the CISO (Counter Insurgency Support Office) program for use by indigenous Vietnamese forces and US Special Forces advisors. The indigenous forces who wore this camo were tribal Montagnards who operated militarily under the US-led CIDG (Civilian Irregular Defense Group). The pattern was derived from commercially available civilian Duck Hunter camo pattern clothing that was often privately purchased by US servicemen - The US Military hadn't yet adopted a camouflage uniform, so servicemen had to make do with civilian Duck Hunter camos until Beogam was introduced alongside Tigerstripe (also made under CISO) and later, the ERDL camo pattern which was standardised for "special personnel" in 1967.
Made with an outstanding, soft Japanese midweight 100% cotton selvedge twill. This shirt has an Asian cut with exposed single-button pockets.
The shirt has been overdyed black. The origin of this customisation is unknown, but judging by the fade and wear patterns, it has certainly been applied for a long time. It was likely done to subdue the camouflage pattern for use in denser jungle environments where the original camouflage did not perform so well.
Very good condition with signs of real wear - All buttons, fittings, and fixtures are present. The size label is present but faded. There was a spare button found in the top pocket, this will be included in the sale. There is a small break in the fabric inside, on the lower hem, but this is mostly hidden when worn or displayed.
Shoulder: 19"
All of our products are meticulously researched, inspected, precisely measured, carefully washed and pressed.
UK orders including this product must include Special Delivery 1PM shipping. International orders including this product must include DHL Express shipping. Please select one of these options during checkout. Refer to our Shipping Policy for further information:
